Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, to discuss enhancing economic partnership and addressing trade-related issues. Hamidullah expressed admiration for Goyal’s leadership qualities and vision for deepening economic ties, emphasizing mutual benefits for both nations.
During the meeting, the discussion also touched upon the rich heritage of Jamdani weaving, a prized muslin fabric originating from Bangladesh and recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also engaged with Riaz Hamidullah to further strengthen bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh.
India reiterated its commitment to supporting Bangladesh and neighboring countries in meeting their energy needs while managing domestic requirements and diesel availability. The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted India’s ongoing assistance in supplying diesel to Bangladesh since 2007 and addressing energy requests from countries like Sri Lanka and Maldives.
Amid concerns over energy supply disruptions due to conflicts in West Asia, the focus remains on ensuring a stable supply of LPG. Additionally, India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, engaged in discussions with ministers of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party government to explore avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation.
